Next Steps in Green Chemistry Research Workshop
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Description
The second annual Green Chemistry Workshop organized by the Green Chemistry Initiative at the University of Toronto aims to teach participants steps they can take to incorporate green chemistry into their own research and future careers.
Highlights of this year’s workshop include:
- An introduction to toxicology and the environmental fate of common chemicals
- Discipline-specific presentations by leaders in the field about how green chemistry can be successfully applied
- Presentations by major corporations (Merck, Dow, and GSK) who are having a big impact on green chemistry and sustainability
- A poster session and networking event
- A case study on how to start your own green chemistry group
An optional crash course in green chemistry fundamentals is offered on Wednesday, May 21st for those needing a refresher on the basics.
For more information on the event speakers, schedule, cost, accommodations, travel scholarship, and other details, please visit us at http://www.chem.utoronto.ca/green/workshop.htm